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The City of Stockton is currently seeking a Risk Manager. The Risk Manager will be responsible for the management of Risk Services activity within Human Resources.

The ideal candidate is someone that has a proven track record in risk management operations and is able to demonstrate extensive technical knowledge and experience in areas that include risk, safety, workers’ compensation, and general liability. The ideal candidate must also be able to demonstrate a work history that reflects strong leadership skills, sound judgment, an ability to effectively communicate to others and work in a fast-paced environment and is someone who has high ethical values and standards of excellence.

Under general direction of the Deputy Director of Human Resources, plans, organizes, coordinates, and administers the work of the Risk Services section of the Human Resources Department; coordinates activities with other departments and divisions; provides highly complex assistance to the Director of Human Resources; performs related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:
Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration or business administration, or a related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience organizing, maintaining, and managing risk and safety programs in a Human Resources setting, including two years of supervisory experience. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.

An advanced degree in human resources management, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, or business administration may substitute on a year for year basis up to a maximum of three years for the required work experience.

About City of Stockton

Stockton is a renewed City! Having recently emerged from bankruptcy, Stockton is a city that is perhaps better prepared for the future than any other city in California, with a thorough understanding of its operations and finances, and the tools to adjust to economic conditions for decades into the future. With its financial house in order, Stockton has been through the most significant period of change ever experienced in its 165-year history. The Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and executive team are committed to a strong and vibrant community

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